1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1980 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1980 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1315 kg more than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (590 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. (132 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 1980 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Eldorado | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2530 mm |
